Fantastic Four Star Pedro Pascal Was More Aware of The

Pedro Pascal On ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting Backlash: “He’s Too Old. He’s Not Right. He Needs To Shave”

Pedro Pascal is set to star in The Fantastic Four: First Steps in the role of Mister Fantastic. The actor is not new to stepping into franchises with major fan bases, like playing the Mandalorian in the Star Wars universe or starring in The Last of Us. In a new interview, Pascal addresses the initial backlash over his […]

Pedro Pascal Says ‘I’m More Aware’ of Backlash Over ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting ‘Than Anything I’ve Ever Done’: ‘He’s Too Old. He’s Not Right. He Needs to Shave’

Pedro Pascal says Marvel fans have been complaining about his casting as Reed Richards in "Fantastic Four: First Steps."

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Star Pedro Pascal Says He’s More Aware of ‘Disgruntlement’ Around His Casting as Reed Richards ‘Than Anything I’ve Ever Done’

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Fantastic Four star Pedro Pascal was more aware of the

Pedro Pascal says he's more aware of the eye rolls around his Fantastic Four casting than any other roles in his career. "I’m more aware of disgruntlement around my casting than anything I've ever done," Pascal told Vanity Fair. "'He's too old. He's not right. He needs to shave.'" It was announced back in 2023 that Pascal would play Reed Richards aka Mr.

Pedro Pascal Responds to 'Fantastic Four' Backlash: "I’m More Aware of It Than Anything I’ve Ever Done"

Pedro Pascal addresses backlash over his Fantastic Four casting, saying he’s never faced more criticism: “He’s too old. He’s not right. He needs to shave.” (PHOTO: Marvel) Pedro Pascal has faced intense fan scrutiny before — from Star Wars loyalists to The Last of Us gamers — but nothing quite compares to the backlash he’s receiving for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, in Fantastic Four: First Steps. In …

Pedro Pascal Responds to Fantastic Four Casting Backlash

Pedro Pascal has openly acknowledged the backlash he has faced regarding his casting as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Despite these complaints, Pascal remains focused on his performance and the film’s release, which is scheduled for July 25, 2025. Pedro Pascal made these comments during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. In the interview, he discussed the backlash surrounding his casting as Reed …